The Church of Saint-Denis in Chézy-en-Orxois is classified as a historic monument.
Those planning to stay in Chézy-en-Orxois can consider renting a holiday apartment as an accommodation option.
Culture and history
The Church of Saint-Denis has a tall bell tower with blind stages, corner buttresses and turrets at the corners. It was built from 1548 onwards and completed in 1628.
The Ferme La Cour-aux-Moines is a reminder of a former Cluniac priory that was dependent on Saint-Arnoul de Crépy-en-Valois. Several old dovecotes can also be seen at the entrance to the village and in Chézy-en-Orxois.
Nature
The Bois de Montigny et de Borny ZNIEFF nature area also includes the municipality of Chézy-en-Orxois. The area contains several woodland habitats and calcareous grasslands of European significance.
Notable bird species found there include the middle spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos medius), the black woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) and the honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus); all three are listed in Annex I of the European Union Birds Directive.
Hiking
A 12.3 km circular hiking route starts at the car park of the Church of Saint-Denis in Chézy-en-Orxois. A 12.3 km circular hike from Chézy-en-Orxois follows the Circuit des 4 vallées and the Sente d’Hautevesnes, passing the former railway station.
The Chemin de la Muzarde leads out of Chézy-en-Orxois and offers views of the surrounding hillsides and valleys. Another 12 km circular hike from Vézilly joins the GR Tour de l’Omois at Grange Coeuret.
